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Stress And How Emotional Intelligence Can Keep It In Check

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Child Stress And How Emotional Intelligence Can Keep It In Check

by Alex Petrou on Nov 22 2021
Stress is our body’s natural reaction to a challenging or adverse situation, whether real or imagined, which triggers the body’s fight-flight-or-freeze response. By learning to express emotions, listen actively, and consider multiple perspectives, children and adults alike can learn to control stress more effectively.
The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

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The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

by Ashley Patek on Nov 01 2021
Get 51 positive affirmations for kids that you can start using today. Plus, learn how they work, why they work, and fun ways to implement them at home.
Gratitude Nurtures Emotional Resilience. Start Here.

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Gratitude Nurtures Emotional Resilience. Start Here.

by Ashley Patek on Oct 26 2021
Gratitude builds your child's brain for empathy and emotional resilience. Just as our children watch and model the things we say and do, they also mirror our level of gratitude. Here are 3 gratitude rituals to add into your home. 
Emotional Intelligence: How To Discipline A Toddler Without Time-Outs

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Emotional Intelligence: How To Discipline A Toddler Without Time-Outs

by Ashley Patek on Oct 20 2021
Tantrums happen but parents can help children handle their big emotions. Here's how to discipline a toddler with a supportive, long-term approach that nurtures emotional intelligence.
Boy in glasses laying on his tummy in front of a red bookcase

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Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success

by Ashley Patek on Oct 11 2021
A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.
Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

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Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

by Guest Author on Oct 04 2021
Sam struggled with impulse control and emotional processing when he didn't get what he wanted. Does this sound familiar in your home? I created an improv game to help nurture emotional intelligence and bolster flexibility. Get this game and more in our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

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Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 01 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to drop into ourselves and notice our emotions. When we are mindful in this way, we nurture our emotional intelligence and become models for our children to do the same. 
Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

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Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 20 2021
A new study concluded that almost half of children in the United States don’t get the recommended nine hours, and their lack of sleep is negatively impacting their development. This tool may change it all. 
I'm Too Stressed To Handle My Child's Meltdowns

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I'm Too Stressed To Handle My Child's Meltdowns

by Suzanne Tucker on Sep 14 2021
My own emotional capacity is on E, and it makes it super hard to be emotionally available for my child during his big emotions. What do I do?
Why Improv Is Not Just For The Stage

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Why Improv Is Not Just For The Stage

by Guest Author on Sep 09 2021
We all improvise every day, and children are the ultimate improvisers. Through play and connection, improv games nurture brain development and bolster social-emotional learning. Here's how to do it. Plus get our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
When Your Kids Are Not Listening: From Yelling To Connection

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When Your Kids Are Not Listening: From Yelling To Connection

by Ashley Patek on Sep 02 2021
When your kids are not listening it can feel like your only tool is to yell. Here are some tips on how to shift from yelling to connection during times of misbehavior.
Collecting Moments Watching Our Toddlers Grow Into Teens

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Collecting Moments Watching Our Toddlers Grow Into Teens

by Rebecca Eanes on Aug 12 2021
One mama urges, "Bring awareness to your moments. Collect them even though most of them will eventually fade away and be forgotten, because each one leaves its mark. And even when the mind can no longer recall it, it doesn’t matter because that moment has become you."
Regulate Emotions Through Play

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Regulate Emotions Through Play

by Ashley Patek on Jul 16 2021
How do we get under the meltdowns, tantrums, and big wants and desires fueling our tots? Learn how to use play and mind-body activities to increase connection, regulate emotions, and change undesirable behaviors.
What Happens When We Say, “You Hurt My Feelings” To Our Kids

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What Happens When We Say, “You Hurt My Feelings” To Our Kids

by Ashley Patek on Jun 29 2021
When we say things like "You hurt my feelings" or "You make me so mad", we send messages to our children that they are responsible for our feelings. Learn the truth about feelings, how to overcome childhood adaptations, and what to say instead.
Ask Andrew: Navigating Responses To Stimming

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Ask Andrew: Navigating Responses To Stimming

by Andrew Patterson on Jun 28 2021
Andrew answers today's question: How do you deal with people making fun of stims? Especially loud vocal ones?
Ask Andrew: Prep For New Places

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Ask Andrew: Prep For New Places

by Andrew Patterson on Jun 21 2021
Andrew answers today's question: How can I help my three and half-year-old prepare for going to new places? He really struggles when we first get somewhere and when it's time to leave.
Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring History AND Taking Action

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Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring History And Taking Action

by Selina Armstrong on Jun 16 2021
Juneteenth is important for the larger narrative around justice and equality. It is not just Black History, it is American History. We can honor the legacy of Juneteenth AND mindfully take action for continued change. Here are seven ways.   
Ask Andrew: Understanding Neurodiversity

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Ask Andrew: Understanding Neurodiversity

by Guest Author on Jun 14 2021
Hi! I’m Andrew from Generation Mindful's newest recurring weekly feature, Ask Andrew. I’ll be taking any and all questions regarding the autism spectrum with particular emphasis on childhood development as an authentic autistic adult. Today Andrew answers: What do you wish your classmates had understood about you/did differently?
The "And" Moments

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The "And" Moments

by Ashley Patek on Jun 04 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to help us prepare for the "AND" moments in our lives with love and gratitude. 
Parenting Through Sleep Deprivation

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Parenting Through Sleep Deprivation

by Ashley Patek on Jun 03 2021
In solidarity, we stand: All of the sleep-deprived parents out there. Fragmented sleep is hard and it makes parenting mindfully feel like an uphill battle. But even in the haze of of it all, this mama has found her voice, and this is what she shares.